16th August 2008 - sunny spells SE4
Offshore
Despite the "unsuitable" conditions early morning (0745-0945) saw an increase in activity with 130 Manx Shearwater, 60 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 25 Gannet, 3 Little Tern and a Common Tern logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 5 Swift flew south.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining quiet, although 11 Wheatear were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders were led by 2 Ruff - the first for the year - also seen were 770 Curlew, 590 Redshank, 355 Turnstone, 255 Ringed Plover, 225 Sanderling, 175 Dunlin, 45 Knot, 42 Golden Plover, 3 Greenshank and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
At least 3 Little Egret remain and a Merlin was logged.
